Associate of Science in Business Administration

Today’s dynamic business climate can require professionals to have a strong knowledge base and the ability to utilize that information quickly in various situations. The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree is designed to focus on teaching students key business administration techniques, such as critical thinking and decision-making skills, and incorporates that knowledge with the communication skills that can be helpful in business. Students pursuing an Associate of Science in Business Administration degree can gain practical, real-world knowledge that may help them prepare to pursue a career or a relevant bachelor's degree program.

Relevant Institutional/Programmatic AccreditationCTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning CommissionThis business degree program at CTU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Classes start in 5 Days

Total Credits
93

This program is available at the following campuses and/or online:1 Online, Colorado Springs & Denver

Program Details

Career Paths

If you want to achieve more in your career, you have to own every opportunity— starting with the right associate degree. Potential career paths for those who earn an Associate of Science in Business Administration degree include:2

Curriculum

The core courses for the Associate of Science in Business Administration degree are focused on providing a holistic overview of industry-relevant skills to those who aspire to work in office administration. Core courses include:

Alumni Experience

Starting in 2012, CTU began a longitudinal study of the impact of higher education on its graduates’ career progression. Each year the study surveys alumni who graduated from CTU one, three, five, and ten years prior. The results are specific to each degree. Below are areas the alumni were asked about.3

Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)*

Satisfaction with experience at CTU

86%

Likely to recommend CTU to a friend or colleague

85%

Instructors appeared knowledgeable in their subject matter

88%

CTU’s program prepared me to pursue a career in my field

72%

My education has helped me advance my career

54%

CTU's Preparation for Needed Skills & Competencies Rating (%)*

Engage in creative problem solving

80%

Understand all sides of an issue or challenge

78%

Team up with co-workers to solve issues and challenges

74%

Communicate effectively with co-workers

79%

Communicate effectively with my manager

78%

*Percentage of respondents who agreed that CTU equipped them for skill or competency

Employer Experience

Since 2010, CTU has measured the experience of employers with recent CTU graduates on their staff to better understand how to deliver a curriculum to students that provide the broadest opportunities for career growth. The results are specific to each degree. Below are areas employees were asked about in regards to their CTU Alumni employees.4,5

Employer Experience Rating (%)*

Likelihood that an employer of a CTU grad would hire another

82%

CTU graduates performed as well or better than other employees

98%

CTU graduates prepared as well or better than other employees to work at their job6

Take initiative to lead projects6

Think about how their projects will impact the business6

Request Information

Fill out this brief form and an admissions advisor will contact you within the next day.

This information will be used to contact you through various means, which may include: phone, text messaging, and email, about the programs and services that are offered.

Thank you!

Gainful Employment and Other Student Disclosures

Below you can find placement rates and other information tailored to your chosen campus and program. Certain disclosures are published on this website to assist students in understanding the facts about their programs.

To see Gainful Employment and other disclosures, start by selecting a location or Online from the dropdown below:

Program Disclosure Information for: -- Select Campus above --

Employment Rates:

- Graduation Rate

Need help choosing the right degree program?

1Students may be required to complete some or all coursework for the program via Virtual Campus delivery.

2http://www.burning-glass.com/realtime; The career titles are provided by Burning Glass. These results are based upon an analysis of over 7 million current job listings compiled from over 17,000 sources – the world’s most comprehensive repository of job openings. Students who earn this degree should not view this list as exhaustive and are not limited to only these options post-graduation. Some career titles listed above may not be entry-level and may require further education or job experience.

3Alumni Survey - 2012 CTU Alumni Career Progression Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in designated years between 2002 and 2011.

Colorado Technical University (CTU) is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132, Education Code. Please see the Accreditation & Licensure section for information on the agencies that approve and regulate the school’s programs, including contact information for each agency.

Terms and Conditions
By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive text messages from Colorado Tech via its mobile text message provider. You may opt out of receiving messages by texting the word STOP to 94576, or simply reply with the word STOP to any text message you receive from Colorado Tech.
While CEC or its mobile text message provider will not charge end users for receiving/responding to promotional messages, depending on the terms of your mobile phone plan, you may incur a cost from your mobile service carrier to receive and respond to any promotional text messages (standard messaging and data rates/fees and other charges may apply). Charges will appear on your mobile phone bill or will be deducted from pre-paid amounts. Current participating/supported carriers are: Alltel, AT&T, Boost, Cellcom, Cellular One, Cellular South, Cincinnati Bell, Cricket, Element Wireless, Golden State Cellular, iWireless, Metro PCS, Nextel, nTelos, Plateau Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon Wireless, Viaero Wireless, Virgin, and more.×